[LP1]

I am seeking recommendations for an experienced, but reasonably priced acoustician who can come to my home and measure my listening room. I live in New Jersey. Thanks.

[Glenn Kuras]

Have you tried the following program to test the room??
http://www.hometheatershack.com/roomeq/
You could always try that then send pictures and diagrams to the company you plan on buying product from and they can help you with your set up. Most good acoustic companies provide that service for free.


Glenn Kuras
GIK Acoustics
www.gikacoustics.com

[Nyal Mellor]

You could try finding a Level II from the Home Acoustics Alliance www.homeacoustics.net

You could also try measuring your room yourself using Room EQ Wizard or for an all in one solution XTZ Room Analyzer

[raindance]

What are the room dimensions? Anything odd about the shape? What are you trying to achieve?

[LP1]

Thank you all for the responses. After a long and arduous renovation, I now have a dedicated listening room in my basement. I recently received my Daedalus Ulysses, which has now prompted me to focus on my room's acoustics. I think the best way to solicit meaningful advice from this forum would be to post some pics and dimensions of my room. As you will see, posting pictures alone will be a challenge for me, so measuring the room myself is likely a non-starter . I will try to post the pics this evening.

[Ethan Winer]

As you will see, posting pictures alone will be a challenge for me, so measuring the room myself is likely a non-starter . I will try to post the pics this evening.

In most cases it is not necessary to measure a room to know how to treat it. So post some photos and we'll all be able to comment. Note that a few distant photos is best, to see everything in context. Versus close-ups of speakers and windows etc that are not so useful.

--Ethan

[LP1]

Here are some pictures of my room. The dimensions of the alcove behind the speakers is approximately 14ftW x 10ftD. The room is approximately 31ft long and 18ft at its widest with 9.5ft ceilings. I look forward to your advice.

[jriggy]

 

Oh boy, do I wish I had my Ulysses in THAT room!  Once treated, you are going to be having ALOT of fun!

Do you plan on using the stands and iso bases for em? I tried mine with and with out the stands (iso base always in place) and ended up going with the the stands in place as well.

[bpape]

While there are certainly some things that are givens in terms of treatment regardless of measurements, they can be very helpful in finding the best seating and speaker positions for the smoothest response (and fewest deep, nasty peaks and nulls that are hard to treat).

Measurements along the way can also help with balancing decay times in the room so you're not overdoing one area at the expense of another in terms of decay times, etc.

Bryan

[LP1]

Thanks. I plan on using both the plinth and stand, but won't receive them until next week. I'm told they make a notable difference. Do you use spikes between the stands and floor? In the meantime, I've been breaking in the speakers 24/7 and am focusing on room acoustics.

[jriggy]

I plan on using spikes. I have actually had these suckers shimmed up for about 3 months now 
My bases need a slight adjustment to be able to take the spike leveling that I need. I am thinking of just going with some out riggers instead of fixing the stands...